Shift Supervisor, Corrections & Inmate Safety

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Foley (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Group is seeking a Sergeant to oversee security and control functions during duty shift, ensuring maximum facility coordination in prisoner supervision and safety. You will supervise inmates during meals, inspect security equipment, prepare reports, coordinate staff training, and conduct regular facility inspections to ensure policy compliance.

Minimum requirements include high school diploma, correctional officer status, 1 year of correctional experience, and ability to obtain CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet the requirements of being a Correctional Officer.
• One year of experience in a correctional setting.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to coordinate staffing for security supervisors and officers.
• Completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion; CPR/First Aid and firearms certification obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates/detainees during mealtime.
• Routinely inspect all security equipment (doors, gates, fences, lighting systems, etc.).
• Ensure all reports written by officers during shift are submitted as required.
• Oversee necessary on-the-job and safety training for officers.
• Supervise perimeter inspection (detecting safety hazards, testing alarm systems, etc.).
• Investigate and report all instances of inmate/detainee disturbances.
• Help detainees/inmates who have been injured, ill, or traumatized with prompt and appropriate assistance.
• Work with inmates/detainee workers, provide training, and inspect their work.
• Participate in decisions regarding performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and job assignments.
• Conduct regular physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Staff coordination

Decision making

Security procedures

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Correctional Officer certification

Job description

GEO Group is seeking a Sergeant to oversee security and control functions during duty shift, ensuring maximum facility coordination in prisoner supervision and safety. You will supervise inmates during meals, inspect security equipment, prepare reports, coordinate staff training, and conduct regular facility inspections to ensure policy compliance.

Minimum requirements include high school diploma, correctional officer status, 1 year of correctional experience, and ability to obtain CPR/First Aid